Middletown transcript., 1887-12-15
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Town Notes.

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Miss Flora Bean of Masseys, is visit
ing friends in Middletown.
Mr.. George Price, who resides near
warwick, had his right hand severely in
iured in corn shelter on Wednesday.
Picture Frames, Games, Blank
Books, School Books, etc., at the post
office. William WOOD, ,Jr.
IL M. Cox & Bro. have kindly con-
sented to make room for the hose carriage
in their rooms on South Broad street.
--A Specially in confectionery and Can
ned Goods at Central Grocery.
Mr.. It. w. Buckle has rented his resi-
dance on Lake street and has rented
his fathers residence on Main street.
The Citizens Cornet Band have cleo
ted Mr.. J. b. G. Maxwell leader. The
BOYS are also about to organize what they
call q " parlor band"
Mr.. T. W. Buckle has been appointed
by the Town Commissioners as superin-
tendeut of the water works. The salary
Is placed at S72O year.
unclaimed letters at Middletown
post office Mr.. John Queen, Miss Mary
Marco. Mr.. Matthew Harris, Miss Mary
Harris. Persons calling for above must
say they are advertised.
Fine assortment of Christmas and
New Year cards at the postofice.
William Wood, Jr.
"A nice Christmas present for the
boys-a watch, $3.50 at Thomas Massey's.
The three new houses erected by Mr..
G.E. Hukill on Main street, opposite
the National Hotel are about completed
and are of neat and pretty design, and
add much to the appearance Of that part
of th 9 town.
-Hukill & Lank, auctioneers, print
their card In another column. Both
members of this firm are we'll and widely
known through this section. They are
good autioneers and business entr listed
10 them will receive the best attention.
- Martin Painter of Centreville, Md,
has purchased and will take charge of the
harness business of the late Charles E.
Anderson, on January 1, 1888. Reuben
Goodwin will remain in his old position,
under the new management. Mr.. Pain
ter has rented the house lately vacated by
Mr.. John Dawson on Main street.
- The ladies Of st. Stephens Church,
near Cecilton will hold an entertainment
on Thursday, December 9th, 1887. The
entertainment will be held in Cecilton
Town Hall and will consist of tableaux,
music, etc. The programme lisa good one
and we advise those who can to attend.
- Fine Line of Writing Papers, Al
buns, and Fancy Articles at the post
Office. William WOOD, Dr.
- Christmas Presents for all in Gold
and Plated Jewelry. Harris.
IS. M. Enos, auctioneer, has his card
In another column. Mr.. Enos has long
been in the business and his face is ia
miliar to all who have attended sales
hereabouts for years past. Th ey do say
Sam Enos can make man buy thing
whether he wants it or not, but we won't
vouch for him that far.
= L. Frank Ellison, agent for Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Company and
New Castle Mutual will be at Glasgow on
Monday, January End; Delaware City, on
Tuesday. January 8; St. Georges and
Kirkwo6d, on Wednesday, January 4 /;
Middletown, on Thursday, January 5,
and st his residence on Friday and Satur-
day, Jan uary 9Th and 7th.
- Messrs. Harry Davis and g gorge FL.
Hopkins, the gentlemen appointed by the
Fire Company to purchase hose and car
fiage, went to Wilmington on Friday and
bought secondhand carriage of the
Washington Fire Company for $500.
The carriage reached here on Tuesday
morning and the boys are all pleased with
it. The committee also purchased 1000
feet OF hose from Hudson & Co.
Boys Watches, $3.50. Harris.
Raisins, Nuts, Figs, Dates, Almonds,
Oranges and all kinds of Confectionery
at the Central Grocery.
There will be meeting ofthe Cream
cry Company at the Town Hall, Middle
sown, on Tuesday, December Goth, at
l.3O P. M. Messrs. Spur and Perkins
will be present and it is desired that all
who are interested in this enterprise
whether stockholders or not will attend
ibis meeting. Messrs. Spur and Perkins
wish to meet the farmers and in an infor-
nal way give them any information
ID regard to the care of cows, milk, etc.
rhe creamery will soon be ready for OPP
,ration.
Thomas Massey has larger stock OF
FOODS now than ever before. He has also
purchased goods especially fof the holi-
lays. They are now on exhibition at his
,tore, Call and see them.
w. n. Moore & Co. have very taste
'ully dressed their show windows for the
holidays. Stop and examine them.
-- 1t is rather hard thing to produce
anything in the way of decorations with
,dged tools, but Mr.. Walter Letherberry
las just completed very tasty display OF
he same in w. q. Johnson's window.
Two lots in Odessa are advertised for
ale in this issue.
- Read the notice of the annual meet
ng of the Cantwell Mutual Insurance
company, on Monday, January 2, 1888, at
he hotel of Chas. W. Lloyd, Odessa, at
1 o'clock A. M.
Breast Pins, Finger Rings, Ear Rings,
Watches, ETC., etc., for Holiday presents
for the girls at Thomas Massey's.
- Solid Gold Jewelry for Christmas
Presents. Harris.
- The largest assortment of canned
,oods and groceries to De found IN town
It the Central Grocery.
HANDSOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
- aIo.ca Ask vOur Druggist to {